Lewiston’s DHHS office is temporarily closed; RSU 4 classes are remote due to water damage.
Androscoggin County
Fires in Lisbon and Norway highlight cold snap
Fire crews from more than 20 communities were out between 4:30 and 6 a.m. Saturday fighting fires in Norway and Lisbon, and midday in Strong, as warming centers pop up all over the region to counter arctic temperatures.
‘This type of cold will kill people who are underprepared’: Maine braces for brutal cold
With intense cold and fierce winds on the way, cities and towns were preparing to provide warming options for those in need. Apparent temperatures were expected to drop down to -50 degrees Friday and Saturday.
Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes
Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine’s lakes
Appeal on Livermore road plowing to be heard Wednesday by Androscoggin commissioners
Attorney Ron Guay has requested a review pertaining to a Nov. 3, 2022, vote taken by Livermore selectpersons to snowblow the town’s section of Wyman Road.
Police arrest 17-year-old after the shooting of his brother in North Jay
The boy was charged with Class B aggravated assault and taken to Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
Lisbon police seek suspect in Sunday night shooting
A Main Street home was shot at Sunday night and police are searching for a suspect, officials said Monday.
Jay approves $5.86 million municipal budget
The proposal will go to public hearing at 6 p.m. March 13 at the Spruce Mountain Elementary School gym.